H. Harold Hume Collection 1898-1962 1937-1960

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H. Harold Hume Collection 1898-1962 1937-1960

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Personal, professional, and administrative papers of horticulturist and educator H. Harold Hume, as well as photographs, manuscripts of his publications, and a collection of historical documents related to Florida agriculture. The collection contains documents related to his administrative duties in the University of Florida's College of Agriculture, including records related to the Experiment Stations at Lake Alfred and the Everglades.

15.2 Linear feet; 38 boxes and 1 microfilm reel

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Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

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University of Florida. College of Agriculture

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Small, John Kunkel, 1869-1938

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Hume, H. Harold (Hardrada Harold), 1875-1965

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Horticulturalist and educator. Chairman of the board of the Glenn St. Mary Nursery Company of Florida and president of the E.O. Painter Fertilizer Co. From 1931 to 1949, Hume was employed at the University of Florida. He served as Dean of the College of Agriculture from 1938 to 1949 and Provost of Agriculture from 1943 to 1949. He is remembered primarily for his research on, and advocacy of, the camellia. From the description of Collection, 1898-1962 (bulk 19...

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